The CelticMKE
Great Irish Open

presented by O'Donoghue's Irish Pub

Benefitting the Ward Irish Music Archives

The Great Irish Open

Join us for a day of golf to support our nonprofit organization!

*2025 Registration Coming Soon*

Contact us at greatirishopen@celticmke.com or (414) 476-3378 with any questions.

September 17, 2025
Ironwood Golf Course, Sussex, WI
Best-Ball Scramble Format
10:00 am Check-In | 11:00 am Shotgun

The Great Irish Open is back! Both seasoned and beginner golfers are welcome to join us for a day of fun, contests, an all-day buffet, beverage sampling, prizes, and more at the beautiful Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex, Wisconsin! All proceeds go to the Ward Irish Music Archives.

The Ward Irish Music Archives in Milwaukee, WI, is now the largest collection of Irish and Irish American music in North America. Established in 1992, the archives consist of more than 50,000 pieces, including Irish recordings, paper ephemera such as postcards, sheet music and songbooks, instruments, photos, concert memorabilia, 78s, 45s, LPs, and music recorded on wax cylinders. Documenting the musical community of Irish America is an important endeavor; the pieces in the Ward Irish Music Archives, as well as events, special exhibits, CD projects, and our online digital collection, ensure this important part of Irish American history is preserved and accessible to collectors, enthusiasts, students, and lovers of music in any form.

Event Details

Registration
$150 per player

Includes:
- 18 holes of golf with cart
- All-day buffet
- Drink tickets
- Memento gift
- Beverage sampling

Optional All-Inclusive Golf Contest Wristband
$25 - Must Purchase in Advance/Online Only

Examples of Contests - Participate in the Fun & Win Cool Prizes!
Closest to the sheep (designated hole)
'Grenade' ball toss (designated hole)
2 Mulligans
+ so much more!